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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1920

Page

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McCulloch Campaign Blasts Tax Law In Hammond Speech

Dr. Carleton B McCulloch, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, launched his campaign at Hammond Democratic Club. He denounced centralized power under the Governor Goodrich administration, urged governance by consent, and criticized the tax law and tax board for failing to show economy.

Hammond Ind Carleton B McCulloch Indianapolis Democratic Club McCulloch Goodrich Tax Board

Needle Craft Program for 1920 Pages and Hosts

A fragmented list details a 1920 Needle Craft Program with dates from January 15 to December 16. It mentions hostesses and topics including Home Economics Mrs Aitkenhead, Mrs Geo Crawley, Valentine origins and verses, Longfellow quotations, travels, Indiana women, Pilgrim Fathers, San Castres history, and Christmas rhymes.

A.o Aitkenhead Geo Crawley Luman Otis Gardner Valentine San Castres Robert Hamrick

Geo Hitz to Preach at Nazarene Church Sunday

Geo Hitz head of Geo Hitz Produse Company Indianapolis will preach at both Sunday morning and Sunday night services at the Nazarene church. He is a prominent Indianapolis business figure and Greencastle residents are urged to attend.

Geo. Hitz Nazarene Church

State May Rest In Murder Case At Brazil Trial

In Brazil Indiana the state rested its case against George Muncie who is accused of murdering Dr L L Williams after Williams was shot four more times following an initial hit Muncie then confessed to deputies that he planned the killing and sought a gun with his brother present the trial's drama centered on Muncie’s motive and alleged insanity defense as jurors heard witnesses including a coroner and a real estate man describing the fatal sequence and Williams pleas for mercy.

Brazil Ind L. L. Williams George Muncie Dr. Williams Williams Muncie Marion French H. M. Pel William W. Moore Cean Wunce John Hamilton John Anderson Anderson

Butler Seeks Shutout Victory Against DePauw at Home

Butler faces DePauw in a home rematch hoping for a lower scoring game than the decisive defeat earlier. Coach Buss leads the five Invaders as Butler's defense aims to contain the visitors and post a credible showing on its floor.

Butler Coach Buss Speci DePauw Methodists

Charley Knight Burned As Sedan Damaged In Fire

Charley Knight escaped injury when gasoline fumes from a lantern sparked a blaze at a Monon filling station Thursday night. A garage man held a lantern while the car tank was being filled, igniting fumes and causing the sedan to burn severely.

Charley Knight Tank MONON

Fire Ignites Gasoline Tank at Monon Station

Charley Knight proprietor of the Stone Garage suffered a severely burned hand when gasoline ignited from a lantern while he was filling a Ford Secan near 7:30 Thursday evening. He used a lap robe to smother the flames, saving the car but burning his hand. the fire department arrived with chemicals to extinguish remaining flames and the vehicle interior was burned before help arrived.

Charley Knight Stone Knight Monon

New Greencastle Store Promises Modern Offerings

Harry Goldberg, a Brazil merchant, rents former C A Kelley rooms to open a new store in Greencastle promising a modern up to date shopping experience. Charles Pitts’s body arrives from Decatur Illinois and funeral set for Saturday at his mother’s home with Elder C L Airhart officiating. University of Arkansas music group from the Delauw School of Music to sing tonight in Fayetteville. Lockridge sells residence at Washington and Arlington to Oscar Rector and will move into the Birch house at Walnut and Madison on March 10.

Harry Goldberg Brazil Alfred Hat C. A. Kelley Greencastle Mr. Goldberg Charles Pitts Decatur Alice Evans C. L. Airhart Borcet Hill Cemetery O, Lockridge Washington and Arlington Streets Oscar Rector Marc Mrs. Lockridge Birch Walnut and Madison Street

Chicago theater opens women smoking room at cost ten thousand

A Chicago theater announced it has opened a women smoking room after reports of women smoking in the washroom lobby and gallery. The manager said women smoke more than men and the room cost ten thousand dollars to outfit.

Chicago Today

Real Estate Transfers and Local Notes

Andrew B. Hanna transfers a Greencastle lot to Standard Oil Company for 5000 dollars. Hiram E. Peck transfers a New Maysville lot to Ray Beil for 750 dollars. Mrs Ernest Watson of the Clo verdale music store is in the city on business and will travel to Crawfordsville tonight. Miss Garnet Sackett participates in a concert tonight with the Shubert sextet.

Andrew B. Hanna Standard Oil Company Greencastle Hiram E. Peck Ray Beil New Maysville Ernest Watson Cloverdale Music Store

Vincennes merchant acquires Kelley stock and fixtures

William Burchfield of Vincennes Indiana buys C A Kelley dry goods and ready to wear stock along with fixtures. Kelley after 50 years retires from Green Castle operations and ships the inventory to Vincennes to boost Burchfield's stock and business prospects.

William Burchfield Vincennes Ind C. A. Kelley Kelley Greencastle Burchfield Mrr

Noles Outfit Heads to Spencer for Basketball Game

High School Noles basketball squad led by coach Wilfred Smith travels to Spencer for a Spencer Green Castle game. The trip includes players Frank Masten Jonn Stoney Woverr Stoner Carl Allen Rank Irwin George York Jacoy Hirt Lewis Hirt Jerold Laibett and escort from the school. Tickets for Putnam County tournament in Bowling Green are on sale with season tickets at one dollar and single tickets at five cents for morning afternoon and evening games. Shubert Sextet member Miss Garnet Sackett to perform in Crawfordsville Friday January 15. several friends plan to attend.

Lae Frank Masten Jonn Stoney Woverr Stoner Carl Allen Rank Irwin George York Jacoy Hirt Lewis Hirt Jerold Laibett Spencer Sezena Greencastle-Spencer Ign Wilfred Smith Wil Dow Putnam County I EU

Ward 20 plans raise funds for kids playgrounds

Community group of parents and the teacher club in Ward 20 initiates a drive to raise about 1000 dollars to fit up a safe play area where children can enjoy supervised recreation.

Parents Teacher Club

Women Lead Drive to Fund Second Ward Playground

The Parent Teachers Association of the Second Ward began a campaign to raise 1000 dollars to equip a playground on the Second Ward School building lot. A committee of women was appointed to oversee financing and will form a sub committee of men to solicit funds. Over 100 dollars was subscribed at the Thursday night meeting and further canvassing of the ward is planned to cover the remaining costs. The plan calls for a modern playground with fun devices to keep children off the streets.

Second Ward Parent-Teachers’ Association of

Financial Creed for A’s Seventh District War Savings

A government creed used by the War Savings organization urges citizens to believe in the United States, work hard, spend less than they earn, save consistently, invest thoughtfully, and buy government securities to strengthen both the country and individual finances for America's future.

War Savings Organization United States of America America

Preparatory Music Pupils in Recital at Music Hall

Preparatory pupils of the DePauw School of Music present a recital this evening at 7 in Music Hall. The program lists solo and duet pieces by Virginia Rariden, Juliana Gardner, Helen Duff, and others, including selections by Bachmann, Krogmann, Sartorio, and Ducelle, featuring violin, piano, and flute.

School of Music Music Hall Peewee Ee Virginia Cook Gertrude Cook Mary Emily Garrett Eric Lenore Ruark Virginia Stoner Bear Graydon Herod Krogmann Virginia Grose Shumann Sartorio Kathleen Taylor Ducelle Mary Esther Bowman Meda Quigg

War Savings stamps of 1920 pave way to independence

The 120 War Savings stamps are carmine, bear George Washington’s head, and increasingly mature. 2 cent thrift stamps support payments on War Savings stamps. Thrift cards can be exchanged for War Savings certificates, with demand and surrender rules applying. stamps not affixed to certificates do not add value.

Carmine Teeler George Woehlington Wis War Savings

Savings Official Cites Thrift Drive Goals

Willian Mather Lewis, director of the savings division in the treasury department, asserts that vigorous thrift and economy will reduce living costs, stabilize national industry and commerce, and sustain prosperity. He stresses determined effort toward thrift and simple living as the path to these outcomes.

Brst Willian Mather Lewis Treasury Department

Porting project urged to build fortune via stamps

An advertisement proclaims steady wealth through government saving stamps, insisting Rome was not built in a day and fortunes grow dollar by dollar, urging commitment through 1920.

Rome

Harris Couple Spends Thursday in Indianapolis

Mr and Mrs Lucien Harris were in Indianapolis on Thursday. They visited local sites and returned home the same day.

Lucien Harris Indianapolis

Funeral of Col. Weaver Helm Today

Body lies in state in Me Harry Hall before the service conducted by university president and others at 3 o clock.

Col. Weaver Helm Meharry Hall

Burial to be in Sandusky for Col James K Weaver

Funeral services for Colonel James Kuey Weaver were held at DePauw University with a military escort and Phi Kappa Psi members in attendance. The body was then sent by train to Sandusky Ohio for burial at Oakland Cemetery after brief services at the cemetery chapel. Present at the service were DePauw President George Grose, Mrs Weaver, and out-of-town mourners including Will Cavin of Sturgis Michigan.

James Kuey Weaver South College Avenue Bearces Phi Kappa Psi Gr.ternity Col. Weaver DePauw McHaurry Hall Vandalia Will Cavin Sturges,Mich

Hog Receipts Hold Steady as Prices Stable in Indianapolis

Hog receipts reached about 11 000 with prices steady or mixed from 10.50 to 110.50. Heaviest at 11.60 and lightest around 16.00. Local buyers took 7 000 hogs. outsiders 4 500. Cattle steady and calves down. sheep steady. A roof fire on South Indiana street caused minor damage to a house occupied by John Dowling, extinguished with little loss.

Ju. Sone Calvea Deem Ned Die John Dowling Indiana Street

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